EXTRA: OA Hogwarts Academy Rally

Even the Grump gets tired of grumping about the mundanities of daily life and has to acknowledge that some things are actually worth complimenting. One of these things is the recent "Hogwarts Academy" rally held today.

Thank you Oxford ASB!

Kudos to Oxford Academy ASB for their unfailing effort! As always, the decorations and props were well-made and fitting to the occassion. The effort showed the most when all the ASB members and class representatives memorized their lines perfectly. Even in the most ideal circumstances Oxford ASB members are extremely busy, and the fact that they took the extra time just to add a touch of human sincerity to this rally already warms my heart. Thank you guys. You made my day. 

Kudos to Class of '18. You may have not won the rally, but you really showed who DOMINATED the cheers! When Class President Richard started screaming "1-8" you guys had no hesitation in screaming back "DOMINATE!" A special thank you to you too!

Of course, as the resident Grump of Oxford Academy, I am obligated to pass a few words of wisdom to pass around. More people need to be enthusiastic for rallies. The spirit squad up at the front does a great job of pulling the class up, but as you move towards the back of the bleachers you can feel the enthusiasm levels drop....and drop. Of course rallies are boring and their themes are contrived to death, but not participating does not help matters. The least you can do is stand up and look excited to support your class representatives. Seniors did a great job of doing this, and we can all take a leaf from their attitude.

I'd also like to draw attention to the recent trend of booing. Of course some class cheers were boo-worthy, but then again, aren't most class cheers poorly written? And so what if the rally is rigged for the Seniors to win--you will all eventually get your slice at the pie. And frankly, it all doesn't matter in the end. I would also like to remind my readers that the current principal of Oxford Academy, Ron Hoshi, has a precedent of looking out for and punishing booing, and this incident will encourage him to be more vigilant in the future. Knowing Hoshi, I can forsee detentions being handed out like candy. Having sat next to the Sophomore Spirit Squad, I know that booing was especially prominent for Sophomore Class, and it cost them greatly in the end. Sophomore Class President Richard Tram had something to say on the matter:

"We cannot continue going into rallies and 'boo', even if it may appear as if the rallies aren't honest...I look forward to proving that we are, rightfully, the most spirited class on campus without the need to 'boo' the other classes."

I would like to join Richard in discouraging booing at rallies or any other school event.

Thanks for your honest consideration. Leave your thoughts in the comments section!